Johannesburg to Ndola (JNB–NLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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E90
10:15 AM
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12:35 PM
CAT
2h 20m
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EK Emirates
E90
10:15 AM
SAST TB
12:35 PM
CAT
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QR Qatar
E90
10:15 AM
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12:35 PM
CAT
2h 20m
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ERD
4:20 PM
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6:40 PM
CAT
2h 20m
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ER3
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CAT
9:35 AM
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2h 35m
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E90
1:20 PM
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3:45 PM
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EK Emirates
E90
1:20 PM
CAT
3:45 PM
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Johannesburg to Ndola
1 carrier, 24 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 911 mi 2h 20m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

JNB–NLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Airlink leads the route. The flight covers 911 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–NLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
4Z Airlink Also: EK, QR 10 E90, ERD 2h20 – – EK, QR
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – 4Z, EK, QR
ERD Embraer RJ140 – 4Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Z (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to NLA direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to NLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ndola is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · NLA: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Ndola.
Distance & Flight Time
911 mi / 1,465 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
Facts

JNB–NLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Ndola route.
Route details
Distance911 mi / 1,465 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights24 out / 17 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: NLA
Full nameSimon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
IATA / ICAONLA / FLSK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation4,308 ft / 1,313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to NLA flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 911 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Airlink. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from JNB to NLA. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MUB, FBM, LUN, ADD and NBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NLA to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to NLA

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) are connected by nonstop service from Airlink. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JNB to NLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to NLA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 911 miles (1,465 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.